Vale Chris Wilson

I am saddened to hear that the marvellous Chris Wilson has passed away.

In October 2017 I had the privilege to see Chris Wilson play.  His extraordinary ability to build connection with others through his music was unique and will never be forgotton. 

Condolences to his family and friends.

From my 2017 blog

On Thursday night The Blonde and I went to see Chris Wilson at The Republic.  He is a blues singer and harp player.  When he told us all that he figured that "Life's too short to not dance", I knew that we were on a winner.

Along with with guitarist Shannon Bourne he started with "Route 66".  Good start, Chris. They played to an enthralled audience throughout the night including songs such as "Wide Brown Land", Summertime", "I Used To Be a Cowboy" and "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight".  At times the room was so silent that you could hear a kiss on the cheek from across the room.

His harmonica playing was extraordinary and made you feel as if you were the only one in the room. It is amazing how simple music can really speak to you and touch you like nothing or noone else can.  This is both frightening and soothing all at once.  The musician seems to know your secrets and see the real you that you are not ready to share but, comfortingly, you realise that you are not alone in the world.  This was that sort of gig.

Gig Guide - 2 January to 21 January

Each fortnight I post any gigs that I think might be worth a look. The list is usually heavy on folk, blues, jazz, country, punk and singer/songwriters but sometimes includes a surprise. This is not a guide to everything that is going on in Hobart just the gigs that appeal to me. It will be continually updated as the fortnight passes by. I will also post gigs on my Patron of the Art Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/michelleleecastle/


2 January - Dog Trumpet - MONA - Free
2 January - Shaun Kirk - MONA - Free
2 January - Christopher Coleman & the Great Escape - The Taste - Free
3 January - Carus Thompson - Republic Bar - $10
3 January - Dave Graney - MONA - Free
3 January - Christopher Coleman Collective - The Taste - Free
4 January - Claire Anne Taylor - Street Eats Franko - Free
4 January - Uncle Gus & the Rimshots - The Winston - Free
4 January - Dave Graney - The Homestead
4 January - Kenta Hayashi - Willie Smiths Appleshed - Free
5 January - Freeloader - The Homestead - Free
6 January - Conversations with Nick Cave - Odeon
6 January - Saucy Jack & his Ripper Band - Willie Smiths Appleshed - Free
6 January - Christopher Coleman Collective - MONA - Free
6 January - Zac Henderson - Longley International

10 January - Tennyson King - Republic Bar - Free
11 January - The Patron Saints - Brighteyes Cafe - Free
11 January - Tennyson King - Willie Smiths Appleshed - Free
11 - 13 January - Cygnet Folk Festival
12 January - Uncle Gus & the Rimshots - The Homestead - Free
12 January - Ange Boxall - Bangor Vineyard Shed
12 January - Cotton Pony/Tennyson King/Boy Named Sue - Brisbane Hotel - Free
13 January - Sgt Pepper Tribute (Scott Targett & Friends) - Longley International

14 January - Daniel Champagne - Brookfield Shed, Margate
15 January - Liam Gerner/Fru Skagerrak - Triabunna Hall - $25
16 January - Tim Scanlan - Republic Bar - Free
16 January - Les Poules a Colin - Masonic Hall, Lindisfarne
16 January - Fretless - Rosny Barn - $20
16 January - Liam Gerner/Fru Skagerrak - Forcett Hall - $20
16 January - Country/Blues/Folk Songwriter Showcase - Homestead - Free
17 January - Liam Gerner/Fru Skagerrak - Southport Community Centre - $15
17 January - The Heart Collectors - Annick's Antiques - $10 donation
18 January - The Grubby Urchins - Willie Smiths Appleshed - Free
18 January - The Giant Hamsters - Prince of Wales Hotel - Free
18 January - The Heart Collectors - Huonville Town Hall - $15
18 January - Tim Mcmillan & Rachel Snow - Red Velvet Lounge, Cygnet
18 January - Blues Brothers Revival - Street Eats Franko - Free
19 January - Tim & Scott - Iluka Tavern, Coles Bay - Free
20 January - Vice Captains - Republic Bar

Until 31 January - 42 Day Music Marathon - MONA - Free

Pick of  Northern Tasmania

5 January - Carus Thompson - Mountain Mumma
6 January - PNAU - Forth Pub - $65
6 January - Brett Collidge - Yachtie's, Burnie

6 January - Tim & Scott - Tandy's Alehouse
9 January - Les Poules a Colin - Mountain Mumma
10 January - The Fretless - Mountain Mumma
12 January - Claire Anne Taylor - Two Oaks, Somerset

14 January - Lindsay Lou - Mountain Mumma
16 January - Albi & the Wolves - Mountain Mumma
18 - 20 January - MONA FOMA - Launceston
18 -20 January - Tamar Folk Festival - George Town